Capacity Building for Humanitarian, Aid & Disaster Recovery Operations

GVF Global Satcom Trainingwww.gvf.org www.satprof.com

Capacity Building for Humanitarian, Aid & Disaster Recovery Operations

• GVF will Provide WGET Member Organisations with the Skills Needed to:

– Understand Satcom Fundamentals– Plan Networks– Procure Systems & Services– Install Satcom Networks


About the Global VSAT Forum

• Non-Profit Satellite Industry Association • Nearly 200 Member Organizations• 18 Offices Worldwide

• Primary Activities:– Regulatory Programmes– Technical Co-ordination– Addressing User Requirements– Education and Training


GVF Instructors Worldwide

Instructor Locations GVF Training Centre


Course Offerings

• Satellite Fundamentals• Satellite Technology• Satellite Sustainable Solutions• Satellite Business• Satellite Regulation & Policy• VSAT Installation & Maintenance Training


Why GVF Offers Training

• Mission to Facilitate:

• Managerial Awareness• Appropriate Network Designs• Competitive Tendering• Effective Contracting• Technically Proficient Deployment• Access to Successful Regulatory Practice


• 140-Pg Textbook

• Three Levels

• First Two Online

• Third On-Site

• 3 Days to Complete

• UNHCR Was First WGET Member to Take the Training

VSAT Installation & Maintenance Training


Installer Training Program Structure

Level 1: Introduction to VSAT Technology

Level 2: VSAT Installation Fundamentals

Level 3S: Advanced VSAT Installation and Maintenance

Skills for manually-configured standalone and SCPC VSAT installations

Available on-line & on-site

Available on-line & on-site

Available on-site

GVF Advanced VSAT Installer Certification










GVF’s WGET Offer

• WGET Members To Receive Complimentary Training

• Funded Through Sponsorships

• Every GVF Course Would be Included in Offer:

– VSAT Installation & Maintenance

– Satellite Fundamentals

– Satellite Technology

– Satellite Sustainable Solutions

– Satellite Business

– Satellite Regulation & Policy


Potential Next Steps

• Go to www.gvf.org and follow links for Training

• Course Summaries, Synopses Available

• Take a Virtual Tour (for VSAT Installation Training)

Capacity Building for Humanitarian, Aid & Disaster Recovery Operations

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